Hello
Besides the Roman army, the Assyrian one allways fascinated me.
The Assyrian army was, perhaps, the first truly organised (in every aspect) army of History.
As said, the Assyrian had infantry, both nationals
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and foreign auxiliary
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The use of the horse would that be in chariots or as cavalry
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Was also a weapon that helped the Assyrian to achieve their maximum glory.
The Assyrian exceled also and notably at siege warfare.
Besides all the major components of an army (until the advent of gunpowder), the Assyrian made great use of psychological warfare.
Their method was simple but very effective: to inspire the terror on your foe is almost to win the war; after each action of intimidation the Assyrian made sure that everyone possible knew about it.
So, even before Rome was anything else than a small city, Assyrian had a professional, highly trained, ruthless and efficiently army.
Best regards